UConn Basketball First Night Details Out; Doors Open At 5 on Oct. 17

UConn women's coach Geno Auriemma will be joined by men's coach Kevin Ollie and all the players for an autograph session during the Huskies' annual "First Night" event on Oct. 17.

UConn women's coach Geno Auriemma will be joined by men's coach Kevin Ollie and all the players for an autograph session during the Huskies' annual "First Night" event on Oct. 17. (Cloe Poisson / Hartford Courant)

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Kevin Ollie, Geno Auriemma will each coach a side

UConn has released details for First Night, as the men's and women's basketball teams celebrate their championships and begin the journey of a new season. First Night, at Gampel Pavilion, is Oct. 17, from 7-8:15 p.m., will again feature a "co-ed" basketball scrimmage, something that was well received a year ago.

Admission is free and open to the public:

3 p.m. – Fan Fest on Fairfield Way

5 p.m. – Doors open

5:30– 6:30 p.m. – Autograph session

6 p.m. – Pre-event begins

7 p.m. – Showtime

The teams will sign autographs for fans in the AD's lobby, located between the East and South entrances

There will be a three-point shooting contest, performances by the Pep Band, prize giveaways, special recognition of all 13 men's and women's basketball national championships, and the unveiling of the 2014 national championship banners. In the scrimmage, Geno Auriemma will coach one team, Kevin Ollie the other as the men's and women's teams split up to form co-ed squads.

Each fan will receive a Webster Bank dual championship commemorative press credential, and the first 6,000 fans in attendance will receive Husky glow sticks. Webster Bank, Connecticut Army National Guard and WTIC are presenting the event.